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SZF to CKT: distance & flight time
Samsun (Samsun Çarşamba Airport) → Sarakhs (Sarakhs Airport)
1,353 mi
2,178 km · 1,176 nm
3h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+0.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,353 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 24m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 0.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZF — Samsun Çarşamba Airport · Samsun, Turkey
- CKT — Sarakhs Airport · Sarakhs, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near SZF
- MZH · Amasya Merzifon Airport62 mi away
- TJK · Tokat Airport66 mi away
- OGU · Ordu Giresun Airport81 mi away
- NOP · Sinop Airport94 mi away
Near CKT
- MHD · Mashhad International Airport81 mi away
- MYP · Mary Airport90 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZF from CKT?
The flight distance from Samsun (SZF) to Sarakhs (CKT) is 1,353 miles (2,178 km, 1,176 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZF to CKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 24m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SZF to CKT?
Nonstop service on SZF–CKT depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 24m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Samsun and Sarakhs?
Sarakhs is 0.5 hours ahead of Samsun.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZF to CKT?
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Why are some SZF to CKT fares phone-only?
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